California Heartland’s Jennifer Harrison meets Stewart Nelson, the President of All Seasons Weed Control. Stewart says one particular invasive is Yellow Starthistle, which is invading crops and pastures across the state.

Yellow Starthistle found it’s way to California hundred of years ago by way of Chile. Today it’s estimated that millions of dollars a year are lost in the agriculture world due to this invasive weed.

It interferes with animals grazing

It injures animals

It can kill horses if ingested over an extended period of time

Reduces wildlife habitat

Depletes soil moisture

It’s the number one roadside weed problem in California

It can impact orchards and vineyards

Reduce land values

Reduce access to recreational areas

Mike Seghezzi understands the toll Yellow Starthistle can take. He owns a large piece of property in Nevada City, California that’s been in his family for generations. Indian artifacts have been found here and now he’s in the process of restoring the land. That means getting rid of Yellow Starthistle.